Could Harry Potter Be A Comic?
Its been mul
led before, though no concrete option actually exists. Many authors of the sci-fi/fantasy genre - including Orson Scott Card and R.A. Salvatore - has come to the four color format, but let’s be honest - J.K. Rowling has enough money and publicity that she doesn’t really need to work again . . . tapping into a new Harry Potter audience is something of an oxymoron . . . if not downright impossibility.
But as I’ve said before, the comic medium offers several possibilities, especially if Rowling’s next book is some sort of concordance/encyclopedia. As previously mentioned, Stephen King’s Dark Tower comic runs in a similar manner, with added background material in the end of every issue, compliments of Robin Furth - who might just be a rising star in comics.
I’m not going to spoil anything for anyone, but there several gaps in the adventures of Harry Potter . . . as revealed in the seventh and supposedly final book . . . that could a very compelling comic.
Comic book sequels to established continuity has already make big business - like say Buffy: Season Eight. J.K. Rowling has always had a “never say never” approach to her beloved creation, but writing the bestselling books is a huge commitment either way you cut it.
Maybe JK should put HP in the comic book medium - to give readers their much-needed Hogwarts fix. Plus, while its doubtful - but not impossible - that many comic fans aren’t already cued into Harry Potter, her involvement would give a huge boost to the comic medium at large.
Just imagine what J.K. Rowling did for reading books happening the comics.
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